Applique the Throw

Referring to the diagram, evenly space nine assorted wool C circles across one short edge of the throw, starting and ending the circles 2 inches from the throw's long edges.

Lay out six assorted wool B circles and seven assorted wool A circles atop the C circles. When you are pleased with the arrangement, pin the circles together.

Pick up one stack of pinned circle appliques. Using two strands of contrasting floss, blanket-stitch around each A and B circle, stitching the stack together. Place the blanket-stitched stack back on the throw and blanket-stitch the C circle to the throw. To blanket-stitch, first pull your needle up at A (see diagram), form a reverse L shape with the floss, and hold the angle of the L shape in place with your thumb. Then push the needle down at B and come up at C to secure the stitch.

Repeat Step 3 to applique each stack of pinned circles together, then to the throw.

Applique the Pillow Tops

Referring to the photograph, evenly space six assorted wool C circles in two vertical rows on a blue wool 21-inch square, starting and ending the circles 3 inches from the top and bottom edges. The circle edges should be 5 inches from the wool square's side edges.

Lay out four assorted wool B circles and five assorted wool A circles atop the C circles. When you are pleased with the arrangement, pin the circles together.

Applique each stack of circles together, then to the blue wool square to make the square pillow top.

Lay out two assorted wool B circles and one assorted wool A circle atop the C circles. When you are pleased with the arrangement, pin the circles together.

Applique each stack of circles together, then to the green plaid wool rectangle. Place the green plaid wool rectangle on the blue wool rectangle, 4-1/2 inches from one short end. Be sure to allow for a 1/2-inch seam allowance along each long edge of the blue wool rectangle. Blanket-stitch in place to make the rectangular pillow top.

Complete the Pillows

Layer the square pillow top right side down with the remaining blue wool square. Sew around all edges with a 1/2-inch seam allowance, leaving an opening along one side. Turn right side out through the opening and insert the 20-inch-square pillow form. Slipstitch the opening closed to complete the square pillow.